Chrysobothris ludificata Horn, 1886

Horn, 1886

Chrysobothris ludificata is a metallic wood-boring in the , described by George Henry Horn in 1886. It is a member of the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous that are often difficult to distinguish from one another. The species is known to occur in Central America and North America, though specific details about its biology, associations, and preferences remain poorly documented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysobothris ludificata Horn, 1886: //ˌkɹɪsoʊˈboʊθɹɪs ˌludɪˈkeɪtə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Central America and North America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic Context

Chrysobothris ludificata belongs to the Chrysobothris, one of the most -rich genera in the . Species in this genus are frequently challenging to identify due to subtle morphological differences and the existence of multiple closely related species groups. The genus is particularly known for the 'Chrysobothris femorata species-group,' a complex of species that has undergone recent taxonomic revision, though C. ludificata's placement within specific species groups has not been detailed in the provided sources.

Data Limitations

Information about C. ludificata is sparse compared to better-studied such as C. femorata, C. caddo, C. viridiceps, and others. The has been documented in only 4 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific or regions that have received limited survey effort. No records, morphological descriptions, or detailed distributional data were found in the consulted sources.